Paxoi

The island Poseidon created to fall in love

• History

  According to mythology, Paxos was created when the god Poseidon struck Corfu with his trident, cutting off its southern end and forming Paxos, to house his love with Amphitrite. But he lost his trident, which the Paxians found and made it their emblem. Homer first mentions the Paxos. The inhabitants were of Continental origin, Greek-speaking. The first settlers seem to …

• Culture

  Paxos FestivalThe institution of the festival started in 1985. it is a classical music event, by young people with scholarships that emerge from it. They take place every September, in various parts of the island. At the Museum and the Port of Gaios, as well as at the Primary school of Loggos. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou

• Activities

  UNDERWATER DIVING The bottom of the Paxos sea is one of the most beautiful in Greece. It awaits lovers of underwater activities to explore it, discovering a rich world full of colors and shapes.

• Sea & Mountain

  Mountain and sea, beaches, picturesque beaches, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, canyons, mountain shelters, etc.

• Information

  Travel information, weather forecast, ship schedules, bus schedules, airplane schedules, useful phone numbers, coastguard, police station, town hall, etc.